# Match Record: DUPR 16 50+ - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Hot Springs Health and Fitness ~ Arkansas (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 13:09:12
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** DUPR 16 50+ - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Hot Springs Health and Fitness ~ Arkansas
- **Location:** Hot Springs Health and Fitness 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rick Perkins** (DUPR ID: 17Q2M3) - Rating: 3.659, Location: Little Rock, AR, US
- **Shan Serrano** (DUPR ID: 3VNGXP) - Rating: 3.450, Location: Hot Springs, AR, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Paul Rich** (DUPR ID: 17PM7N) - Rating: 3.938, Location: Hot Springs, AR, US
- **Gerri Monte** (DUPR ID: 3P4JNQ) - Rating: 3.637, Location: N/A

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